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Sep 5, 2012

Google and O-Zone Networks partner to offer free Wi-Fi access

Google today announced a joint marketing initiative with O-Zone Networks. As part of the deal, all Google+ users will get free and unlimited access to Google+ on the Wi-Fi network at all O-Zone hotspots across the country. Users will be able to surf YouTube to watch exclusive movie clips and promotions for 10 minutes each week at no charge. This first-of-its¬-kind offer will go live this weekend and will be available for 3 months pan-India initially at all O-Zone Wi-Fi hotspots.

This joint marketing program is aimed at encouraging mobile Internet usage, and enables customers to access Google+ and YouTube on their portable devices while away from work and home. Sanjeev (Bobby) Sarin, CEO, O-Zone Networks, said, “This association reinforces the fact that people are now realizing the power of Wi-Fi. We aim to provide a good Internet surfing experience to the customers. With India being the fastest growing Internet market in the world, people are very conscious of the content they view online. This will enable them to enjoy Google+ and YouTube free of cost at any of our hotspots.”

As per the company, this will enable Indian consumers to experience the advantages of safe and secure web access in public domain and enjoy the benefits of being better connected. O-Zone’s services are available at popular hangouts like Café Coffee Day, McDonalds, Café Oz, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Costa Coffee, Subway, OM Bookshop, etc., and also in buildings managed by DLF, Fortis, the Ansal Group, the Oberoi-Trident hotels and the Radisson group.

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